Tweet I’ve always been fascinated with the scientific side of gymnastics, of most sports really.  Studying subjects like Biomechanics, Sports Injuries, Anatomy & Physiology in college really spurred my interest on. I incorporate my knowledge into my coaching, educating the gymnasts whilst coaching them physically.
I love books like Gerald S George’s recent “Championships Gymnastics” and his 1980 book “Biomechanics of Women’s Gymnastics” and my current love Monem Jemni’s  ”The Science of Gymnastics“. The Science of Gymnastics Journal often has some really great pieces that interest me, especially the current edition which has …

Tweet My copy of The Science of Gymnastics arrived this morning. I’m so excited!

Part 1: Physiology for Gymnastics
Part 2: Bio mechanics for Gymnastics
Part 3: Psychology & Mental Training for Gymnastics
Part 4: Interaction between physiological , biomechanical & psychological aspects of gymnastics performance
The book was edited by Moném Jemni, who is a former international gymnast and coach. He is a Principal lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Greenwich in the UK. In the dedications, he dedicates the book to Boris Shakhlin who he says was an inspiration to …

Tweet The fourth section displayed a model of a rugby player diving for the ball.  This was really something else.  The women beside me asking “How did they get it into that position?” and “How can they move it if the body goes into rigormortis? Maybe it doesn’t last that long?”. These questions still remained unanswered. I walked right around the specimen viewing every part I could in detail. As with the “runner” it was easier for me to see what is going on when an athlete is performing and …